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Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset , serving pupils aged 0–11, with 369 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

0–11

Age range

369

Pupils

420

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
0–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141043

Other Primary Schools in Blandford Forum

If Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blandford Forum are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School

Is Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 369 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School?

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School cover?

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, serving pupils aged 0–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School?

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.